Choosing to spend my summer working at camp was one of the most impactful decisions I made for my faith journey. Immersed in a Christ-centered community, I had the opportunity to serve, invest in the next generation and actively share my faith. Each day stretched and strengthened my relationship with Jesus in ways I never […]

  After a summer at camp, I walked away with strong friendships, treasured memories and real leadership growth. But something that surprised me was how camp also prepared me for life after college. Get up early In college, hitting snooze and rushing to class was the norm. But at camp, I started waking up a […]

After spending a summer at camp, you have grown as a leader and teammate, improved your ability to work with people and gained resilience. How do you communicate all of this to potential employers through your resume? Here are some ideas: Leadership Did you lead team activities for large groups of kids? Did you manage […]

“Understanding Generation Z in the Workplace,” published by Deloitte, raises the question: How can my industry adapt to attract Gen Z workers? Each organization needs to answer that for itself, but working at camp sure seems to meet the desires of Gen Z workers. Why? Because Gen Z wants work that is interesting and impactful. […]

Working at camp is fast-paced and sometimes challenging, yet I rarely felt overwhelmed by stress. Camp life taught me some valuable lessons about managing stress under pressure. Here are five tips I learned at camp—and still use today. Get moving. We know that physical activity releases endorphins and lowers cortisol, but sometimes heading to a […]

When you see a summer camp job on a resume, don’t dismiss it as just campfire songs and s’mores. A job at summer camp brings tremendous leadership development and character building. Here are 5 traits that make former camp staff great hires: Ability to work with a wide variety of people Camp staff serve a […]

Some kids tear up when their parents drop them off at camp, unsure about saying goodbye, only to cry again at pickup because they don’t want to leave. Your child may seem different when you come to pick them up from camp. During their week at camp, your camper likely grew in their self-confidence, created […]

Internships, volunteering, studying abroad, working at summer camp, nannying … there are so many fun ways to spend your summer. Young adult/college summers are unique in that you get to try something new for just a few months that may not be as easily accessible later in life, so intentionality is important as you make […]

You dropped your kid off at camp for a week of outdoor adventures, bonding with their peers, memory making and time away from screens. Now, as you pick your camper up, they seem happy and relaxed, yet a little tired and maybe even sad to leave. How can you help your child  process and share […]